If you’re new to gardening, or new to growing from seed, you’ll notice that there’s dozens of seed brands to choose from. Staring at the seed aisle, you might wonder, does the seed brand make a difference? Well, we’re here to help you answer that question. In this article we’re going to break down the […]
It’s easy to think that gardening is an environmentally hobby since your time is spent with plants. But the truth is that the garden and greenhouse industry uses a lot of unsustainable practices. From single-use black plastic pots, to pesticides sprayed on pollinator-friendly plants, there’s a lot of work that can be done to make […]
If you take a moment and do an internet search looking up ‘pollinator decline’ you’ll be overwhelmed with articles on the topic. For example, NBC News put out an article saying that 70% of honey bee colonies are going to die in 2025. There was a 2019 study done by Biological Conservation that said that […]
Cosmos are an annual flower that originate from Mexico but are a common annual in Canadian gardens. They’re bright, joyous flowers that the bees and butterflies love and they work great as cut flowers in an arrangement. They’re also easy to save seed from making them a great plant for beginner seed savers. Cosmo Varieties […]
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a metal raised bed for your garden, you’ll definitely want to check out this review on Grobox Garden. We’re continuously testing out products to provide you with the best options for your garden so that you don’t spend your hard earned money in the wrong place! In this […]
Ladybugs are one of the insects that everyone is familiar with thanks to their popularity in cartoons and children’s books. They’re not harmful, and aren’t a garden pest, but at the end of the season, certain ladybugs can give off the impression that they’re a pest if you’ve ever had them congregate in large groups […]
Cabbage is one of my favourite foods to eat! It’s so versatile, there’s a ton of varieties to choose from, and the flavour is incredible. Although cabbage doesn’t always smell the best, it’ll bring a ton of joy to your tastebuds. Not only is cabbage a cold tolerant plant, making it perfect for the shoulder […]
If you’ve been thinking about getting into gardening, or if you should build your own raised bed or if you should buy one, this article is for you. Here we’re going to answer the most common questions people ask when it comes to raised bed gardening from the disadvantages, to their lifespan, and even how […]
Onions are a staple food in the kitchen and are one of those plants that we all want to grow. The only problem? Onions are hard to grow. It’s especially hard to grow them to their full size. It’s easy to grow onions, in general, but often you’re left with a teensy-tiny onion that barely […]
Many people believe that we can’t grow peppers well in Canada, or in any cold climate, without the help of a greenhouse. Our seasons are short, they don’t get super hot and we often don’t have time for our peppers to ripen before the first frost. However, it is possible to get your peppers to […]
